Vipd news release 092623 303 deray smithen
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT “To Protect and Serve” Office of the Commissioner AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 www.vipd.vi.gov VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 092623-303 For Immediate Media Distribution September 27, 2023 Suspect in Frontline Shooting that Left Two Injured is in VIPD’s Custody St. Croix, USVI - One adult male and adult female gunshot victims were transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital in private vehicles after being shot while at Frontline Bar and Restuarant on Monday, September 25, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Investigation into this matter revealed that the male victim was involved in a verbal altercation that quickly turned physical. During the physical altercation, Deray Smithen drew a firearm and immediately began firing at the victim, striking him five times. The male victim is in serious condition and must undergo surgery. The female victim was treated for her injuries and released. Mr. …
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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT “To Protect and Serve” Office of the Commissioner AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 www.vipd.vi.gov VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 092623-303 For Immediate Media Distribution September 27, 2023 Suspect in Frontline Shooting that Left Two Injured is in VIPD’s Custody St. Croix, USVI - One adult male and adult female gunshot victims were transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital in private vehicles after being shot while at Frontline Bar and Restuarant on Monday, September 25, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Investigation into this matter revealed that the male victim was involved in a verbal altercation that quickly turned physical. During the physical altercation, Deray Smithen drew a firearm and immediately began firing at the victim, striking him five times. The male victim is in serious condition and must undergo surgery. The female victim was treated for her injuries and released. Mr. Smithen was positively identified by multiple individuals and on surveillance video footage as the shooter. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Deray Smithen was apprehended at the Cyril E. King Airport while trying to board a flight to the mainland. He was flagged by NCIC by Customs and Border Protection. Smithen, age 35 is now in VIPD’s custody. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call 911, Criminal Investigation Bureau Tipline at (340)778-4850 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-8477. ###